I love birthdays and every year I love it more. Like fine wine, this girl just gets better with age. Seriously, I have no shame or doubt that I am my best and proclaiming it for all to hear. The only "sad" moment for me is that I didn't get to do my annual 6 mile run on my birthday. Since I started running I've started my birthday with the same six mile trail run. Couldn't do that this year with surgery so my fabulous moderator and friend Kathleen ran five miles saying "Happy Birthday Corinne" at each mile.
Today I want to recap year 34 in terms of my health. Before I do, thank you to my sweet husband and wonderful child that both support me. Without the two of them I wouldn't be the person I am today.
- I competed in two figure shows.
- I ran five half marathons: MTSU, Memphis, Phoenix, Country Music (where my friend and I raised over $1000 for Autism), and Sunburst.
- I ran my first full marathon in AR.
- I hosted my first women's retreat with 30 of my clients.
The retreat was so great and my biggest accomplishment this year. I got to see all the women that I talk to, advise, befriend, and "live with" online day in and day out. We had such a wonderful experience and I hope we make it annual event.
Although I am proud of my personal triumphs, it's the women I work with daily that truly bring me the most pride. Never did I dream that I would be able to change people's lives. I get to do that every day and rarely does a day go by that someone doesn't tell me so.
Do you know how special that is? I think it's one reason why my years seem to get better. I have no regrets because the tough times made me who I am today and make me able to speak to a lot of people. By being able to help women, I look forward to waking up, I challenge myself more so I can be better for them, and I have that payback that my life has so much value.
This next year I have only a few personal challenges. Not as big as last year, but I definitely have exciting things on my plate. The big difference this year is that while my personal challenges might be less I am working on making this a year that my family is as on board with this lifestyle as I am. That includes Mammy, Chris, and Logan. I want to work on being that Phit Family in all aspects. Just like you, it gets easy to eat "my way" and feed them more "crap" they shouldn't have. This year is all about balance.
Hello 35. I'm happy to see you. Now enjoy some pictures from our retreat!
These are the girls in their personality types!
Sweet S's!